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Writs of habeas corpus are also used in situations where there is statutory custody, such as in a paternity action. If the child is detained away from the mother, and there's no custody order, then she can seek out a writ of habeas corpus to recover the child and get custody under the statute.

Once a child is the subject of a deprived child proceeding, any party may file a verified application for an emergency hearing that demonstrates harm or threatened harm to the health, safety, or welfare of the child. The court must hold an emergency hearing within 72 hours after receipt of the application.

The first step is to make sure an existing court order has been violated. Once the violation is established your attorney will prepare an Application for Contempt and set an arraignment date. At the arraignment the party charged with contempt will plead either guilty or not guilty.

10 § 700-701, the statute allows a custodial parent to temporarily delegate child custody in Oklahoma to another person via an executed power of attorney. This allows a custodial parent a quick and inexpensive way to delegate or transfer child custody in Oklahoma without having to obtain a court order.

To get full custody, you'll need to file a motion before the appropriate Oklahoma family law court requesting full custody. Following the motion, there'll be at least one hearing on the matter. The number of hearings will depend on why you requested full custody and the other parent's response to the motion.

The first step in the process of establishing custody in Oklahoma County District Court, is to request a Temporary Order. The TO hearing is your first hearing in front of a Judge. At that time, the Judge will make a temporary determination of which parent should have custody and enter a temporary visitation schedule.